Test 3 Flashcards
How do we know that Jesus is God? (5)
Called God in the Bible Claimed to be the God of the OT Referred to by OT names for God Credited with the works of God Prayed to as God
What title states His primary identity, shows a unique relationship with God, shows a oneness with God, and shows that He has an equality with God?
Son of God
What means taking on flesh?
“Incarnation”
Reference: Jesus was fully human
Luke 2:52
Reference: Jesus (“the Word”) is God
John 1:1
Reference: Jesus claimed to be God
John 8:58
Reference: Jesus is the only way to heaven
John 14:6
Reference: Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection are the essence of the gospel message
I Corinthians 15:1-4
Reference: Christ will physically return to the earth one day
Acts 1:11
How was the incarnation foretold? (5)
Protoevangelium Abrahamic Covenant Davidic Covenant Promise of the Virgin Birth Promise of the Incarnation of God
How was the Incarnation fulfilled?
Birth of Christ
Why was the Incarnation important? (5)
Reveals God Provides an example for us Destroys the power of death and Satan Provides a sacrifice for man's sin Gives us a sympathetic high priest
How is the incarnation continued? (3)
His post-resurrection appearances
His appearance in heaven
His physical return to earth
Humanity of Christ (3)
Jesus had human titles
He had a human ancestry
He possessed a sinless human nature
How did Jesus experience the physical, yet sinless, limitations of mankind?
Human growth
Human characteristics
What means foundation, basis?
“Hypostatic”
What was the importance of His death? (6)
Prominent in Scripture Purpose of the Incarnation Study of the Prophets Interest of Angels Theme of the church Will be our song in heaven
His exalted position… (3)
Shows His true nature
Illustrates His supremacy
Allows Him to represent us to the Father
Cristology from Philippians 2 (4)
Christ’s diety - vs.6
Christ’s incarnation - vs.7
Christ’s humanity and death - vs.8
Christ’s exaltation - vs.9-11